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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 629.54, 868.83 and 454.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 629.54, 868.83 and 454.98 is: 627.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    629.54 : 868.83 = 454.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    629.54/868.83 = 454.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    629.54x = 868.83 × 454.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    629.54x = 395,300.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 395,300.27/629.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 627.92

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